Tuesday we had our last district Council for the transfer. Which is really sad we had a party for sure. Our District leader even made us Yonana which is the best stuff ever! We went finding a bit and then did some My Plan for Sister Bergeson. Which is something missionaries getting ready to go home do.
Wednesday! We went and did service for the lady who actually referred Larry to us. She is a member in the Regal Park ward and needed some help weeding her garden! She is so sweet, and she was nice enough to cut our hair after. Then we got talking and she shared a bit of her life story with us. As she did so she shared how she had a son pass away. She was so heart broken! In the moments of her telling us that I was so grateful for the Plan of Salvation and the knowledge that she would see her son again. Then we went and bagged some potatoes for service at the food Bank. You best believe that this girl from Idaho felt right at home doing so. It was fun to just talk with the people that were there!
Thursday was a crazy day! There is a lady who we do service for in Shallowater every Thrusday, so we started out day off with her and helped her with her laundry, then we went back to Lubbock. After we got back to Lubbock, we went and did service for Miss Billie when Elder Bergeson, a senior missionary called us. He said that someone was needing some help moving, so we changed real quick after we were done at Billie's and went to help. The Elders were supposed to come, but they had lessons so we used our strong muscles to do all the heavy lifting ourselves. Then we had to finish doing stuff for the lady we help in Shallowater. We went back to Shallowater at around 5 to drop her groceries off. Then we went home and had dinner. And did studies the rest of the night. It was crazy!
Friday! We started making the program for Larry's Baptism. After that we had to go to Shallowater and help another lady in our ward pack some stuff up so she could move. We were there for a while! Then Tropical Cafe was having a free smoothie day. What a dream! So after our hard work of packing we went and got smoothies! We were supposed to meet with Brother Grinch, but he dropped us. He was not ready yet, but the Lord has a perfect plan for him and he will be shortly. We also had dinner at a less actives house. She is so sweet! Then later that night we went and practiced our song for Larry's Baptism the next day!! As well as getting church keys and stuff for the font.
SATURDAY!!!! This day was one of the best days ever! That whole day we pretty much prepared for Larry's Baptism. We were running around all day getting programs, and filling the font, ect... Then Larry showed up nice and early to get ready. He was so so excited. While teaching him he said he just wanted to be right with God. This was the day he was going to be right with God and make covenants with Him! He had actually asked our District leader to baptize him and it was so awesome for the both of them. During the program Sister Bergeson and I sang Nearer My God to Thee. As we sang I just looked at him and smiled so big and he smiled so big back! After the ordinance had happened he hugged the elder and just cried. He then looked out to all of us there and his face was priceless. It was like he knew he was right with God. It was the sweetest thing of my life and I couldn't help but smile. Afterwards he told us he felt something he had never felt before. I am so grateful I was able to be part of that day. Man do we love Larry! After the service he gave us the biggest hugs.
Sunday! We didn't have any meetings this day. We did studies and stuff in the morning and then had church. Larry was confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints! We are so happy for him. Then after church we did lunch and then we called our families. Which we were so stoked about. I am grateful for my dad and the example he is for me! Then a member found out we didn't have dinner and he made us some to take home and eat. He is the nicest. People are so good to us here! Then we waited for transfer calls. When we found out that Sister Bergeson and I will be staying together for another transfer! WHOOP WHOOP!!!! We are so stoked! 
God is so good my friends and this week was so good! I am grateful to be a missionary! I know this church is true! I am grateful for Larry and his decision to be baptized. I know his life will change for the better! Love y'all!
-Love Sister Browning
1. Free Trop
2. Potato bagging
3.Larry and US!
4. Elder Johnson and Larry
5.Yonana
6. The Temple
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